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This work explores the integration of digital technologies in modern dental practices to enhance treatment planning, execution, and patient care. It covers the evolution of digital dentistry, including CAD/CAM systems, 3D printing, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and teledentistry. The study discusses various digital tools such as intraoral scanners, cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), and digital smile designing for improved diagnosis and treatment visualization. The document also highlights advancements in implant planning, regenerative dentistry, and robotic applications, emphasizing the benefits of precision, efficiency, and patient education. The book concludes that digital workflows have revolutionized prosthodontics, offering better predictability, accuracy, and patient outcomes in treatment procedures.
About the author
Dr. Chinmayi M..P., a postgraduate student in the Department of Prosthodontics, Crown Bridge & Implantology at Rajarajeswari Dental College and Hospital, Bengaluru. Dr. Gautam Shetty is currently Professor and Head of Digital Dentistry Department at Rajarajeswari Dental College and Hospital Bengaluru.
